Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Knightstown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Knightstown Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Knightstown, IN, covering approximately 94 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knightstown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Knightstown Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Knightstown Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knightstown Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knightstown Elementary School's ranking?
Knightstown Elementary School is ranked #464 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Knightstown Elementary School often compared to?
Knightstown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shenandoah Elementary School, Tri Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Knightstown Elementary School?
372 students attend Knightstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Knightstown Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knightstown Elementary School?
Knightstown Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knightstown Elementary School offer ?
Knightstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knightstown Elementary School part of?
Knightstown Elementary School is part of C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District.
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